1. OT Greg Robinson (6’5 / 331) - Auburn
- It’s no secret that Atlanta is hot for Clowney. We swing a deal that sets us up again with an extra 1st rounder in 2015, while they get the elite pass rush piece they’re missing. I feel like we can move back to #6 and still get one of our original targets (Matthews, Robinson, Watkins). In this scenario ( Bortles-HOU / Clowney-ATL / Mack-JAX / Matthews-CLE / Watkins-OAK) we’re able to land Robinson. He can slide into one of the OG spots this season and be a dominant force. Boudreau can eventually help him succeed Jake Long as the LT long-term...

1. FS Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix (6’1 / 209) - Alabama
- I think we flirt with the idea of moving up/down here, but ultimately we need help at the FS spot with us bringing in no one in FA. We get the best available and a true “center-fielder” type coverage safety we’ve lacked for years. He’ll be a valuable addition to Greg Williams defense...

2. WR Jordan Matthews (6’3 / 212) - Vanderbilt
- This is truly a “BPA” pick. We add Kenny Britt in FA, but he’s far from a sure-thing and on a 1 yr deal. We add Matthews who will push from day one to be our #1 type and give us a WR group formidable with any in the league. This addition makes Austin Pettis expendable when final rosters come out...

3. CB Jaylen Watkins (6’0 / 194) - Florida
- We add a player who’s played all over in college (boundary CB, nickel back, free safety). He’s got excellent athleticism/instincts and can slide right in and man the slot from day one...

3. CB Phillip Gaines (6’1 / 193) - Rice
- I had him in my last mock to us in the later rounds (back at the end of January), but he’s been flying up draft boards since the combine. Ultimately, I think he’ll end up being an early 3rd round pick, which is where I have him here. Snead loves to “double dip” at positions in the draft and he does it here with back-to-back CBs. Gaines has excellent athleticism and has been one of the best collegiate coverage CBs metrics wise...

TRADE: STL sends 2014 4th, 5th and 7th to NE for 2014 3rd

3. OG Brandon Thomas (6’3 / 317) - Clemson
- With the late round picks we added, we have flexibility to move up for a target. We do exactly that here. A LT at Clemson, he’ll be moved inside to OG at the next level, but has great upside for the position.

TRADE: STL sends 2014 6th and 7th to JAX for 2014 6th

6. DT DeAndre Coleman (6’5 / 315) - California
-We swap 6th rounders to move-up and get this mammoth. He’s the long and big DT type that Waufle likes. He’ll be a nice space-eater behind Brockers to rotate and we’ll be able to kick the incumbent Cudjo to the curb...

7. QB Casey Pachall (6’5 / 229) - TCU
- This guy got snubbed by the combine, he should have been there because he’s got the talent to be drafted and developed. He’s got prototypical size and a very good arm. His biggest problem is off-field, in which he’s openly struggled with substance abuse. Fisher and Co aren’t afraid to give a prospect whose showed willingness to turn their life around a chance...

7. TE Blake Jackson (6’4 / 238) - Oklahoma State
- A receiving threat type TE, who missed most of 2013. The Rams have met with him and seem to be interested. Worth a late round flier to replace Mike McNeil...

UDFA: LB Jonathan Newsome (6’3 / 247) - Ball State
- I think we’ll add a couple of UDFA LB’s similar to last year with Armstrong and Bates. Newsome is one of my personal favorites...

I don't understand the love for Jordan Matthews. He's a solid player yes but I think Stedman Bailey is that solid possession guy. The Rams roster is full of #2 WRs....why grab another?

Matthews can be more than just a possession type, same with Stedman Bailey. Matthews has the talent to develop into a #1 type...

Also, what's the obsession with some only wanting a WR if he's going to be a Calvin Johson, AJ Green, Dez Bryant type. These guys are rare..._________________IDOG_det on the sig...RIP "El Fenomeno" - Oscar Taveras

I'd certainly be happy with this outcome. I'd really prefer Ward to Dix, but, I also understand that I'd be in the minority there. I've definitely moved Matthews up my list of WR's and think he has a great shot of being a #1 type guy IMO. I'd really like lining up Matthews, Austin, and Bailey out there. Those are weapons.

Really don't see Thomas that far down the board but like him as a player.

I'd certainly be happy with this outcome. I'd really prefer Ward to Dix, but, I also understand that I'd be in the minority there. I've definitely moved Matthews up my list of WR's and think he has a great shot of being a #1 type guy IMO. I'd really like lining up Matthews, Austin, and Bailey out there. Those are weapons.

Really don't see Thomas that far down the board but like him as a player.

Good job

They're pretty close to each other on my board, I wouldn't mind either one...

I just think we need to be proactive and get one given the lack of depth/quality at the position in this draft and on our roster..._________________IDOG_det on the sig...RIP "El Fenomeno" - Oscar Taveras